McAfee software comes with standard firewall protection, which is the first line of defense against security threats. In addition to firewall protection, McAfee Total Protection also has a real-time scanning application, which checks and scans files any time you or your PC accesses them, referencing its library of viruses, Trojans, and spyware to root out any threats. Any email you receive is run through a rigorous antispam and antivirus program that frees you from worrying that you might open an email with a dangerous attachment or virus.

McAfee’s SiteAdvisor Plus tool gives you ratings and reports on the safety of Web sites you visit, and will block access to sites it deems dangerous. In addition, SiteAdvisor Plus provides tools to check links in emails and online chats to ensure they’re safe to click. McAfee Total Protection also comes with parental controls to monitor children’s Internet use, in addition to its Shredder application that erases sensitive information from your PC. Your version of Total Protection might also include a bonus download of Anti-Theft File Protection, which lets you encrypt and password-protect your important documents and other data files.

McAfee Total Protection also has an interface that lets you see all of the computers running on your home network, as well as what level of protection is running on each. The home network tool also lets you see in real-time if anyone is attempting to access your wireless network without authorization, as well as alerting you to other network security threats. Another handy feature is Online Backup, which lets you store up to two gigabytes of data and settings online. Once you set it up, changes to those files or settings are automatically updated to your online backup.

Finally, one of the newest features included with McAfee Total Protection is True Key™ by Intel Security. Secure your passwords and instantly log in to your favorite websites and apps with True Key™, which instantly recognizes your face or fingerprint. This special features can be used with up to 5 registered user accounts.

Bottom Line

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